circular function
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of circular function
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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"Too much responsibility and expectation is placed on the senior official whose principal function is the direct support of the prime minister," she added.
From BBC • Oct. 7, 2024
On her watch, the principal function of a press secretary — representing the White House in media briefings — all but ceased to exist.
From Washington Post • Jun. 13, 2019
While laughter has been linked to higher pain tolerance and the signaling of social status, its principal function appears to be creating and deepening social bonds.
From Slate • Apr. 15, 2016
Its principal function is to maintain your body’s acid-base balance by being part of buffer systems.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
The principal function of art," he says, "is to construct types on the basis furnished by Science....
From Civics: as Applied Sociology by Geddes, Patrick
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